Written on July 3, 2015
For some reason, this gem in Northwestern Illinois hardly ever makes it on to anyone’s list save for a few locals and some folks from Rockford. Personally the novelty of hiking through a 300 foot deep and narrow canyon through farm country is well worth the visit. Its a great spot to cast a line...
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Written on July 2, 2015
Galena is an iconic town in the rolling hills of Northwestern Illinois that’s know to we Chicago urbanites as a lovely place for a weekend respite. It bore a likeness to many of the little New England towns I used to frequent when I lived in Maine. Horseshoe Mound, just south of Galena With D and I...
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Written on December 14, 2014
This weekend we took an intriguing trip to the capital city of Springfield, Illinois. Steeped in Abraham Lincoln history and Illinois lore, it was a surprisingly enjoyable trip for this traveler who generally prefers mountains and wilderness. Mr Lincoln’s original Springfield home, preserved for 175 years I’m getting settled in to a new...
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